Blue Ridge Yoga has partnered with Progressive Martial Arts Academy to provide a series of self-defense seminars designed to empower women.

This course is designed for women and girls ages 13 & up with zero martial arts experience. PMA's trained instructors will provide basic instruction to those who desire to learn simple techniques to use in the event of an attempted assault.

Topics covered during this series include:

• Awareness and Avoidance

• Acquaintance vs. Stranger Attacks

• The Survival Mindset

• Practical tools and targets to get/keep an attacker away from you

• Escapes from common grabs and holds

• and more!

*In this special 4-week course, the lessons will build on each other. Attending all 4 is highly recommended.

Attendees should wear comfortable clothing, a notebook if they want to take notes and some water. This series is open to ages 13 & up (anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian).